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Harsh LodhaAIR 261· 2023

Question Q.5GS1GS1

Briefly discuss the role of plate tectonics theory in explaining the location of volcanoes. Also, explain the multifarious impacts of volcanoes on the surrounding regions.

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Main Body

3Anatolian region: transform plate boundaries due to which huge volcanoes in region (Mt Etna, etc.)

Multifarious impact:

(A) Economic: loss of property and critical infra

Pollution affecting working of factory.

(B) Social: loss of lives

Health issues like schools, etc. bronchitis. closed.

(C) Environmental: loss of flora and fauna

Release GHG &ATE pollution cooling in long term.

India has only one active volcano in Barren Islands.

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  • Comprehensive coverage of multifarious impacts (Economic, Social, Environmental)
  • Specific Indian example provided (Barren Islands)
  • Organized structure with categorized impacts
  • Mentions long-term environmental effects

Topper

Harsh Lodha

AIR 2612023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.

Volcanic impacts - Economic, Social, Environmental

Writing Stats

70

Total words

6

Paragraphs

Academic, structured

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